Lisa Goho
Almond,NY
Summary
Dynamic pharmacist with extensive experience at UR Jones Memorial Hospital, excelling in medication therapy management and patient counseling. Proven ability to enhance pharmacy efficiency through innovative inventory management and strong communication skills. Committed to optimizing patient care and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering professional growth among team members.
Pharmacy professional with extensive experience in patient care and medication management. Adept at fostering collaborative team environments and ensuring optimal health outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient in pharmaceutical compounding and patient education.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
UR Jones Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately while ensuring compliance with hospital protocols.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems.
Pharmacist
Walgreen's Pharmacy
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
Supervising Pharmacist
Beaver's Pharmacy
07.2003 - 10.2019
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance protocols.
- Implemented inventory management strategies, optimizing stock levels and reducing medication shortages effectively.
- Established strong relationships with local healthcare providers resulting in better coordination of care between prescribers and pharmacists.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
Pharmacist
St. James Mercy Health System
09.1999 - 03.2008
- Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Maintained strict compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to hospital pharmacy practice.
- Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-1998
Skills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Prescription verification
- Drug inventory management
- Medication dispensing
- Preparing sterile and Non-sterile compounds
- Patient medication review
- Therapeutic recommendations
- Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Pharmacist
UR Jones Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Pharmacist
Walgreen's Pharmacy
10.2019 - 07.2023
Supervising Pharmacist
Beaver's Pharmacy
07.2003 - 10.2019
Pharmacist
St. James Mercy Health System
09.1999 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Buffalo